1908 Far Eastern Maniac Chapter 124 Ultimatum

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The snow on the streets has begun to melt. The ice cubes hanging from the eaves were dripping with ice water. Fall at the foot of the house. Converge into a trickle. It flows down the street. Potholes in the streets that have fallen into disrepair. There was water everywhere. Together with the sand and dust that autumn blew in. Make this ancient city dirty.

Most of the pedestrians on the street had sad faces. Hurry up the dirty streets. Acquaintances met. It's no longer the same as it used to be - three polite. Just a little bit of a thousand. A couple of pleasantries. And then it was all over the world. Looking for all the food that can save the emergency.

North-South peace talks are now underway. There was a truce between the North and the South. But the atmosphere in the capital was tense. The Beiyang Army in the area of Tianjin is soldiering and horses. It is possible to hit the capital at any time. Because the representative of the South said. Either the Beiyang Army solves the imperial court on its own. Either the Southern Revolutionary Army marched north. Personally settle the imperial court. By the way, solve the Beiyang Army. This rumor spread more and more. It is not by the people that they do not believe. So those grain dealers and small farmers who originally went into Beijing to sell grain heard this. He returned to his hometown. As a result, the food shortage in the capital is getting worse and worse. Don't say rice paved with noodles. Even the medicinal herbs in the pharmacy were also sold out. These days. The dogs on also saw a few. and they have filled the hungry people.

The foreigner's newspaper said. Nor are the representatives of the South intolerant. As long as the Qing family abdicates and gives way to the country. Everything is well said. Not only war can be avoided. And the royal family after the abdication can also enjoy, if preferential treatment, it depends on how the room is chosen.

In the past two days, more and more people have come to the teahouse. They are all talking about the "excellent" thing proposed by the south, and everyone is terrified. For this preferential condition seems to be only for the royal family. If the royal family abdicates and cedes the country. This world is given to the Han people. Then the 200-year-old "hardcore crops" of this banner man can be regarded as brushing the roots of the stubble. Can the flagmen not be worried?

But when I was worried about what kind of "Zongshe Party" of King Xiaogong went to the teahouse to pull people into soldiers. But I didn't see a single flag man take the initiative to apply.

It's called "twilight." This Qing Guoqi is to exhaust this twilight qi.

It's time for someone else to sit down.

"Get out of the way. Move. ”

"Smack. Syllable. ”

A horse-drawn carriage whisks through the muddy streets. In front of the car, a large group of cavalry was clustered behind the car. The two cavalrymen at the front of the road were each with a long whip. While shouting, he waved a long whip and whipped the tip of the whip "pop" straight. Some passers-by who couldn't hide were really whipped.

Since Jang Zhidong was blown up in the carriage by the dead soldiers of the revolutionary party. The dignitaries and dignitaries in the capital have become rumors. Don't dare to go out easily. When you can't help but go out, you must take a large number of guards with you. Calling forward and hugging. Courage for yourself. Although it was Zhang Zhidong who died. But everyone understands. The person the revolutionaries really wanted to kill was the regent Jae-feng. Zhang Zhidong actually died for Zaifeng, and the current banner people are all trembling. for fear of becoming the next target of the revolutionary party. Especially the princes of King Gong of Qing. It is also comprehensive to protect yourself. Even the carriage was inlaid with iron plates, and it is said that even foreign guns and bullets could not penetrate it.

This four-wheeled carriage is the kind of model that is inlaid with iron. And again, there is no sign to judge its owner. However, the cavalry in front of the car and behind the car seemed to reveal a little information about the owner of the car. Because those horsemen wore big-brimmed hats. The cap is trimmed with gold. Knowledgeable old Beijing only needs to take a look. I know that this is the soldier in the chariot of the Beiyang New Army, and even if it is not a bureaucrat of the Beiyang faction, I am afraid that it is a person who is close to Beiyang. Otherwise, it is impossible to enjoy the protection of the Beiyang Army.

Now there are not many Beiyang troops near the capital. The original Beiyang First Town has also been adapted by the imperial court. Now do the "Praetorian Guard". It is no longer part of the Beiyang Army. And the original large-brimmed hat was replaced by a small warm hat. It is said that this was the idea of Xiao Gong Wang Pu Wei. It means that the imperial court and the Beiyang are incompatible.

But after all, it was just Xiao Gong's wishful thinking. The Praetorian Guard could not be more reliable. There is only one town. And the Han infantry has mutinied. Coerced those false flag men in the army to defect to Tianjin Shikai. The remaining soldiers of the Praetorian Guard were less than 10,000. Although later, thousands of bannermen were recruited. But these people can't stop the Beiyang town in Tianjin at all. Plus the foreigners are "neutral". No more arms are sold to the Imperial Court. The shipyard of the Ordnance Industry Bureau in Dagu was also taken over by Yuan Shikai. At present, there are only more than 20,000 rifles stored in the capital. There are only a few dozen cannons left. The source of shells was completely cut off. In this situation. If it really rises up with Beiyang arms. The Praetorian Guards are afraid that they will not be able to hold out even for a round. What are you talking about?"

So. The end result. It is the submission of the imperial court. The "regent" Yuan Shikai, who was three and four low, sat on an equal footing. The two sides sent representatives to shuttle back and forth on the Beijing-Tianjin Railway. Drive a hard bargain.

In this four-wheeled carriage sat Yuan Shikai's representative. Zhao Bingjun, who was once a prisoner and is now the right attendant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He had just gotten off the bus from the Daqianmen fire station. With an ultimatum from the Southern Revolutionary Army and a memo from Yuan Shikai. Go to the Forbidden City to meet the Empress Dowager and Emperor of the Great Qing Kingdom. The accompanying cavalry was sent by Yuan Shikaite. The elite cavalry of the Beiyang Army. Even the war horses they rode were imported from abroad.

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Open the way. But the carriage stumbled. One is the terrible one, and the other is the flag man who appears on the street from time to time.

These flag men were all organized by Xiao Gong and others. They are demonstrating in the streets under the banner of the "Sectarian Party". Two days ago they had just finished a show near the embassy district. I've been busy pulling strong men in the city these days. Claiming to organize a "clan army". We must fight with Yuan Shikai and the revolutionary party to the end.

When these flag men saw the carriage, they often rushed up. Fence and don't leave. For in their opinion. It was the Beiyang Army that escorted the carriage. So the one sitting in the carriage must be Yuan Shikai's sworn friend.

If it weren't for the eunuch in the inner court who accompanied the car and held an edict in his hand to "escort" in the car. I'm afraid that Zhao Bingjun has long been torn to pieces by this group of angry bannermen.

Stop and go along the way. I finally got to the party. The carriage stopped outside the Tung Wah Gate. There were eunuchs waiting there for a long time. met Zhao Bingjun. It's not a good face. directly let him get on the two. walked all the way into Ouchi.

Arrived at the Heart Cultivation Temple. The hall was full of princes and ministers. Most people were dismissive. A few are worried. I don't know what kind of document Zhao Bingjun brought. Last time. Also here. This Zhao Bingjun brought a joint note from the six ministers. Over there. The six powers of Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Russia, and Japan openly declared. If the Qing court is unable to quickly resolve the dispute over the state system. So. The six countries will take "necessary measures". In order to safeguard the interests of all countries in China. The note was heated in rhetoric. It can be said that it is a commanding force. It's like the master is scolding the minions. Not only was the frightened Longyu too behind. A group of princes and ministers jumped to their feet angrily. But jumping feet are jumping feet. There is no doubt that the great powers favored Yuan Shikai. Now the Southern Revolutionary Party is clinging to the "republic". Yuan Shikai also sent people to force the palace. The court became a rat in the bellows. Even foreigners can't count on it.

I saw Zhao Bingjun walking shoulder-to-shoulder. Xiao Gong Wang Puwei, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately walked up to him with the white rainbow knife. Said viciously: "The surname is Zhao." What did Yuan Shikai call you to preach? Just say it here. There is no need to disturb the Queen Mother. ”

Zhao Bingjun's face turned slightly. said: "King Gong." You're in the way here. The audience was delayed. The Queen Mother blamed it. You can take care of it. ”

"Hmph. As long as you can kill the rebels. It is to take the title of this king. This king is also willing. Wei lit up the white rainbow knife in his hand. A few young and strong relatives and nobles on the side also hugged one after another. You push me. I almost beat him with my fist.

"Enough. King Gong. Call in. "The voice of the Empress Dowager Yu from the East Warm Pavilion of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Zhao Jun straightened his wrinkled official robe. Outside the temple, kneel three times and bow nine times. I have done enough work for my courtiers. Only then did he slowly step into the cultivation of the heart.

Longyu didn't call anyone else to go. There are only the Queen Mother and King Qing in the Heart Cultivation Palace. The Emperor was crying just now. It has been carried down by the eunuch and the palace maid. It was strange to be quiet for a while in the temple of nourishing the heart. And all the people standing outside the temple held their breath. Even the atmosphere did not dare to come out. It's like a bunch of people waiting for a verdict.

Zhao Bingjun didn't stay in the Heart Cultivation Hall for long. After a few moments, he walked out. kneeling outside the temple is three kneels and nine knocks. Then he got on the shoulders of the two. I didn't look back.

Look at me all the people outside the temple. I'll look at you. What do you want to say. But no one spoke.

And then. And they heard the cry of the temple of the nourishing heart. It was the Empress Dowager Longyu crying. These days. This woman surnamed Yehena almost stopped crying for a day. In the midst of crying. The crowd also heard intermittent choking:

"Let's. Flag Man. of the world... Is. Is it in the hands of the mourners? Isn't it even a void? We have the false name of "emperor". I don't care about anything. All the affairs of the state are entrusted to them. This is also not okay? ”

And then. It was Qing Wangyi's voice: "Queen Mother." So far. It's useless to cry. It's better to make an early order. Let the country give way. It's better than being killed by the army and having your head chopped off. Now foreigners can't count on it. Yuan Shikai refused to help. The revolutionary party even clamored for a northern expedition. I heard that the Hubei Governor Zhao Beilian guillotine was done. It is modeled after a French style. It was there that King Louis XVI of France died. Let's learn from it. Fortunately, Yuan Shikai finally has a little conscience. From the transit circle. Finally won some preferential conditions for the royal family. There is a new year every year. The tombs of the Daxing Emperor and the Empress Dowager were also arranged by Yuan Shikai and the Southern Military Government. The Queen Mother and the Emperor can also temporarily live in Ouchi. In the future, it will move to the Alcohol Palace. Nor will it be displaced. As for the flag man. The republican government also treats them equally. ”

Hear here. Xiao Gong Wang Wei, who was standing in the hall, couldn't hold back any longer. "Huh" pulled out the white rainbow knife. yelled, "Qing." You old bastard. If you hadn't lured the wolf into the house back then. Feed the vicious wolf of Shikai. How could we flag people have today? Yuan Shikai is not a conscience now. He was afraid that his gang would follow suit and become traitors. That's why he pretended to be a loyal minister. At this time, you still say good things about Shikai. Lao Qing. Your bastard's conscience makes the dog eat. I know very well what you have in mind. You've made a lot of money over the years. I'm afraid that the revolutionary army will come to raid your palace. You traitor. This king will do the way for heaven. Kill you, old thief. ”